Lot 3049

A German percussion Wender gun, A. Baumann, Munich, circa 1800

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A82s | Live auction | 655 Lots

Hammer price € 1,200

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Description

Cal. 15 mm Blackpowder, no Nr. Octagonal barrel with seven-groove rifled bore in 15 mm calibre with dovetailed nickel silver front sight and adjustable rear sight. Two-stage shot barrel, octagonal then round after a girdle, in 15 mm calibre with nickel silver pearl front sight. Converted percussion lock and double set trigger, lockplate signed "Ant. Baumann in München". Walnut full stock with cheek and patchbox. Smooth brass furniture, in front of the trigger guard release lever for the swivel mechanism. Original, damaged wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 117 cm. Anton Baumann becomes gunsmith to the court of the Bavarian Elector Karl Theodor in 1798, working at least until 1812, cf. Heer, Der neue Stöckel, p. 67.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerCondition: II Questions about the lot?

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